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Hopefully all went well. Any news?
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Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
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She came through GREAT!
I JUST got a call from her husband, Doug, and she's doing fantastically.
All went well, she hasn't needed any blood, she's in recovery and will soon move to a regular room.
I had to laugh because he said something to the effect that he was under STRICT orders to give an update IMMEDIATELY after surgery -LOL!
What a relief another sister came over to the other side without a hitch ;-).
Goooooooooooo, Nancy!
Pam
41, dx'd JIS & Boston braced @ 10
Pre-op ±53°, Post-op < 20°
Fused 2/5/08, T4-L1 ... Darrell S. Hanson, Houston
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Thanks for the update Pam. It is good news to hear that Nancy Joy made it through the surgery. SallyDiagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/
"In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.Comment
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Fantabulous news to wake up to
I'm so glad she's on the final leg of recovery...hope all continues smoothly.
Thanks for the update, Pam.Comment
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Excellent news! Thank you for the update as well Pam.
BradSurgeries July 26th & August 3rd 1983 (12 years old)
Still have 57 degree curve
2 Harrington rods
Luque method used
Dr David Bradford
Twin Cities Scoliosis Center
Preop xray (with brace on)
Postop xrayComment
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Good for Nancy Joy, what wonderful news!!! I'm amazed that she didn't need any blood!__________________________________________
Debbe - 50 yrs old
Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
Told by Dr. my curve would never progress
Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees
Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degreesComment
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Thanks Pam, that's excellent news!
Keep up the good work, Nancy Joy!Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain freeComment
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Pam, (and Nancy Joy's husband!)
Thanks for getting us an update so quickly! I was thinking about her and praying for her all day, and even told some of my co-workers to think about her as she was in surgery. We're all sisters!
I went in for my pre-op tests, etc today. Next Monday is the BIG DAY for me.Lisa MS
age 46
Braced 1976 - 1980, corrected to 19" then
Spinal fusion, a/p, 8 vertebrae, 11/17/08
Lumbar curve was 57 degrees, now 24 degrees
Dr. Doug Wong, Panorama Ortho, Golden, Colo.Comment
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How are you feeling Lisa? I hope the nerves are under control. Soon you will be over on *that* side! Good luck!Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain freeComment
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Lisa, whether I believe in the religion(s) so many do here, I have NO problem asking my Mom to pray for those here I follow. It can't hurt, and I know their lips are much closer to the ears of their God than mine.Originally posted by LisaMS View Post
I'll pass a request for your safety to the "lil' widder wemmin posse" (they're powerful - lol!) and I'll just send good thoughts your way. Positive energy is positive energy ... and I'll make sure to send all I can your way!
Hang in there.
Hugs,
Pam
41, dx'd JIS & Boston braced @ 10
Pre-op ±53°, Post-op < 20°
Fused 2/5/08, T4-L1 ... Darrell S. Hanson, Houston
VIEW MY X-RAYS
EMAIL MEComment
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Thanks for the update Pam! That's awesome news!
Nancy Joy, now you can concentrate and focus on your complete recovery!
hugs and kissesJulie - 51 yrs old
Dx'd 1973 - 43* thoracic curve / rotation
Wore Milwaukee brace 1973 - 1979
Pre-surgery: 63* thoracic / 52* lumbar curves
Surgeries: P - March 16, 2009 - Fused T3-S2 with pelvic fixation
A -April 14, 2009 - Fused L5-S1
Achieved +70% Correction
Dr. Khaled Kebaish, (and team) Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore
Standing x-ray
New Spine 03/19/2009
New Spine Lateral 03/19/2009Comment
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Jennifer,Originally posted by JenniferG View Post
I'm actually doing much better with the nerves. I had been thinking that on Monday when I get on the table, I'll just surrender, and accept all that happens. Then I realized that I need to just surrender now--I won't get everything done, and that's O.K. And I have many people pulling for me! So I'm a little calmer now, which is nice. Hope it lasts!
Lisa MS
age 46
Braced 1976 - 1980, corrected to 19" then
Spinal fusion, a/p, 8 vertebrae, 11/17/08
Lumbar curve was 57 degrees, now 24 degrees
Dr. Doug Wong, Panorama Ortho, Golden, Colo.Comment
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Pam, "lil' widder wemmin posse!!!" I love it! I'd like to meet these gals!Originally posted by txmarinemom View Post
I always love what you have to say. You are such a constant support, and it's great. I appreciate positive energy in any form--positive thoughts, Reiki, prayer, whatever. I think it's all helpful.
How have YOU been feeling lately?
Hugs,
LisaLisa MS
age 46
Braced 1976 - 1980, corrected to 19" then
Spinal fusion, a/p, 8 vertebrae, 11/17/08
Lumbar curve was 57 degrees, now 24 degrees
Dr. Doug Wong, Panorama Ortho, Golden, Colo.Comment
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I'm actually doing much better with the nerves. I had been thinking that on Monday when I get on the table, I'll just surrender, and accept all that happens. Then I realized that I need to just surrender now--I won't get everything done, and that's O.K. And I have many people pulling for me! So I'm a little calmer now, which is nice. Hope it lasts!
I hope that calmness keeps up right until the anaesthetic takes over, Lisa. Allowing yourself to just surrender sounds smart to me.Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain freeComment
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Anyone had anything further from Nancy Joy?Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain freeComment
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